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Melvin Kenney, III

Melvin Kenney III represents clients in a variety of industries in antitrust and competition matters, including government review of mergers and acquisitions, filing obligations under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, complex civil litigation, and counseling clients in relation to antitrust issues. His industry experience includes high technology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, health care, semiconductors, consumer products, entertainment, retail, and food.

As an author and editor, he has contributed to articles, book chapters, and official commentaries on antitrust law and policy.

Melvin earned his J.D. from Howard University School of Law, where he served as the Managing Editor of the Howard Law Journal. Prior to joining Arnold & Porter, Melvin worked for two large law firms, where he focused on several large investigations and litigation matters involving antitrust, intellectual property, arbitration, employment, and entertainment issues. Melvin received his Bachelors of Science from Morehouse College in Physics.

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Jalen Augustine-Porter

Jalen Augustine-Porter counsels and defends employers on a wide range of labor and employment litigation, with a focus on claims involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour violations, and employment compensation disputes. Jalen represents businesses across industries in federal and state court, handling single-plaintiff actions, complex commercial disputes, and matters arising under statutes such as Title VII, the FLSA, and state law equivalents. He guides clients through all phases of litigation, from initial investigation and pleadings to dispositive motion practice and trial preparation.

Before joining Fisher Phillips, Jalen served as a clerk to the Honorable Susan D. Wigenton in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. He was also an associate at a regional law firm where he represented employers and businesses in labor and employment litigation in both state and federal courts. In that role, he gained valuable insight into the challenges employers face and honed his skills in defending against high-stakes employment law claims.

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Ikenna C. Ejimonyeugwo

Ikenna C. Ejimonyeugwo began his career as a life sciences researcher at the University of Maryland while attending undergraduate school. While working as a lab researcher in the Department of Biology, Ikenna developed an academic model that explored the integration of biology and business schemes in newly developed biotechnology inventions. After earning his B.S. in biology, Ikenna attended Delaware Law School as a State Merit Scholarship recipient, awarded to select individuals with strong academic records, demonstrated leadership, and a record of significant public service. Pursuing his interest in life sciences, patent law, and intellectual property, Ikenna served as a staff member of the Delaware Patent Pro Bono Program, where he assisted underfunded inventors in filing patents. He was also elected President of the Delaware Law School Intellectual Property Society.

As a patent attorney, Ikenna prosecutes patents before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and litigates patent and other intellectual property infringement cases in federal courts. His experience includes work on a wide range of technologies, including biotechnology, cannabinoid compositions for the treatment of diseases, pharmaceutical formulations, mechanical components that improve the performance of rechargeable batteries in electric vehicles, blockchain technologies, and more.Primary Practice Areas:

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Roland Swanson, Jr.

Mr. Swanson is a proud native of St. Louis, Missouri, whose life and career are guided by three key principles: culture, commitment, and community. He is an alumnus of two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Jackson State University and Howard University School of Law, where he developed a strong foundation in leadership, excellence, and social justice.

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Mr. Swanson began his pursuit of social justice as a student attorney with the Howard University Criminal Justice Clinic. He also served as Captain of the award-winning Huver I. Brown Moot Court Trial Advocacy Team.

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Swanson has practiced in various areas of law, including family law, mass tort litigation, state and federal criminal law, and personal injury. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and Illinois, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

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